Marilyn · Glen Coe & Lochaber
Stob na Doire
The name means 'pointed peak' in Gaelic. Rising to 1010m near the head of Loch Etive, this Marilyn demands respect. The 150m prominence ensures genuine isolation from surrounding hills, with views extending to the horizon on clear days.
Gaelic: “pointed peak” · Pronunciation: stob
Quick facts
- Height
- 1010.5m/ 3315ft
- Difficulty
- 3 / 5Challenging
- Grid ref
- NN 20759 53261
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A hill walk of moderate to high difficulty past waterfalls and through Atlantic oakwood on the lower slopes. The upper slopes steepen near the 1010m summit. Allow 3-5 hours for the round trip.
Terrain
Rough ground typical of Lochaber — a mix of rock, peat and grass. The terrain is more demanding than the height suggests.
In winter
Lochaber winter conditions are variable — Atlantic weather means rapid freeze-thaw cycles. Check conditions carefully. Snow can fall at any altitude.
This hill is in the Glen Coe SAIS forecast area. Check SAIS forecasts in winter (December–April).
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow3h 39m
- Edinburgh5h 49m
OS maps: OS Landranger 41, OS Explorer 384
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:31
- Sunset
- 21:02
- Civil dawn
- 04:45
- Civil dusk
- 21:48
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026